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Overview |
Catholic University of America | NYSID | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 633 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | nysid.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | NYSID | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $27,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $27,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $21,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $35,102 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $5,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 23% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | NYSID | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | 169 | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | 110 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 65.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Catholic University of America | NYSID | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | NYSID | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | N/A |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | NYSID | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 90% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 20% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | NYSID | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | NYSID | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Catholic University of America is larger than than NYSID based on total student enrollment (4,968 students vs. 633 students)
Catholic University of America vs. NYSID Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or NYSID?
- Catholic University of America is 92.2% more expensive to attend than NYSID for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $27,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.2% higher at Catholic University of America than New York School of Interior Design ($53,040.00 vs. $27,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New York School of Interior Design than Catholic University of America ($35,102 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Catholic University of America are 29.6% lower than costs at New York School of Interior Design ($16,670 vs. $21,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Catholic University of America than New York School of Interior Design (98% vs. 23%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 526.6% larger than aid received New York School of Interior Design ($34,449 vs. $5,498)
Catholic University of America vs. NYSID Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or NYSID? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NYSID or Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman Catholic University of America students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at NYSID (3.38)
- Catholic University of America has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than NYSID (65.1%)
Catholic University of America vs. NYSID Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America or NYSID? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between NYSID and Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at NYSID is higher than Catholic University of America (86% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $10,400 more per year than NYSID graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $48,200)
- More Catholic University of America graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NYSID students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/